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luluj

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Post by luluj » Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:26 am
As we approach Christmas, I know through experience how difficult it can be when in an iva to achieve the "norm", and have the following tips on how to manage it

- don't try to keep up with the "jones" - be yourselves
- announce to family and friends you are not sending cards this year, instead you are donating to charity - your call which charity and how much or little
- only buy gifts for the direct family, inform those others that you have decided to cut back this year
- look for opportunity in charity shops to buy new items at discounted prices
- when planning what to do over the long festive break- think about fresh air and nice long walks, take a flask with you and a few mince pies, rather than trips to the pub and coffees out
- go to get your food shop at Aldi ... veggies are down to 19p a bag according to an advert I saw yesterday, you may even have enough for a bottle of prosecco at £4 in their too
- if you have family and friends coming,ask them to bring a dish ...share the cost!
- sit and play games - a pack of cards can provide hours of fun and laughter
- treat it as "just another roast dinner" ...no need to go fancy and go all out

Spend time with family and friends is the most important thing you can do.

If you are alone at Christmas, then please consider reaching out to those community groups that are offering the chance to spend times with others.
Or if you know someone and you have a spare seat at your table ... why not invite them in too.

I hope you have a lovely Christmas and can try to enjoy the time - one bonus is that you won't get the credit card bills come January 2020!
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:57 am
Thanks Luluj - useful information.

We are on our own this year which suits us down to the ground. Will have to forgo walking - my balance is chronic and hubby has dodgy knees! Just as well we only have the one dog now!!
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Post by luluj » Wed Dec 18, 2019 7:18 pm
Hope you and Dave have a great Christmas albeit a quiet one
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:32 pm
I hope you do as well. We are just looking forward to relaxing. Retire they said and have an easy life!! :wink:
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Post by Jessie91 » Thu Dec 19, 2019 6:16 pm
I really love this post and useful tips so thank you.
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄

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Post by kallis3 » Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:10 pm
I also recommend for next year you look at doing online surveys - it has funded my Christmas for a good few years now.
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Post by luluj » Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:24 am
Jessie91 you are welcome. It's our 10th Christmas out of our iva this year and I still live to this list of tips ....
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Post by Jessie91 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:55 am
Online surveys? I wouldn’t have a clue where to find them, but sounds great idea.
Will definitely keep to this for all year round as really helpful. It’s so appreciated to receive tips how to budget better whilst in the Iva. So thank you

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Post by kallis3 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:52 am
You can sign up to YouGov, Toluna, Valued Opinions, just check the websites or look up online surveys on Google.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley.
http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
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